S U B J E C T  M A T T E R

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW

• New York Code Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) New York State's administrative code

• New York State Register, 2003 - present
  

ADOPTION LAW

• Adoption Forms (Family Court) provided by the NY State Unified Court System

• Adoption Forms (Surrogate's Court) provided by the NY State Unified Court System
  

AGENCY  LAW

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

• Standards of Conduct for New York State Community Dispute Resolution Center Mediators provided by the NYS Unified Court System

• Mediate (Don't Litigate) Your CO-OP / CONDO Residential Dispute provided by the NYC Bar Association

• Guide to Mediation in the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York provided by the NYC Bar Association (2006)

• Alternative Dispute Resolution: How to Resolve Your Dispute Without Going to Court provided by the NYC Bar Association (1996)

• Arbitration Forms provided by the NYSBA

• Resolving Your Case Through Mediation in the Civil Court of the City of New York (2006) provided by the NYS Unified Court System

• Community Dispute Resolution Center Brochure provided by the NY State Unified Court System

• Collaborative Family Law Center brochure (2009) provided by the NY State Unified Court System
  

APPELLATE  PRACTICE

• Advanced Judicial Opinion Writing: A Handbook for New York State Trial and Appellate Courts (N.Y. State Judicial Institute, 7.4 ed. 2004) by Gerald Lebovitz

• Appellate Practice (3rd ed., 2000) by Risa I. Gold and Leland Scopp 

• Defendant's Guide to Criminal Appeals, Review and Parole in New York by Bruce R. Bryan (2005)

• Jailhouse Lawyer's Manual by Columbia Human Rights Law Review

• Taking a case to the Court of Appeals by the New York State Court of Appeals

• New York State Court of Appeals Criminal Leave Application Practice Outline Prepared by the Clerks's office of the New York State Court of Appeals (2011)

• New York Court of Appeals Civil Jurisdiction and Practice Outline by the New York Court of Appeals

• Practice Handbook on Certification of State Law Questions by the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to the New York State Court of Appeals by the Advisory Group to the New York State and Federal Judicial Council, 2d ed., 2006.

• Guide for Counsel in Cases to be Argued Before the New York State Court of Appeals by the New York State Court of Appeals

• Court of Appeals Annual Reports [includes statistics and year in review describing important decisions] (New York State) (1998-present) provided by the New York Court of Appeals

• Appellate Division First Department FAQs concerning Briefs and Records

• Appellate Division Second Department Guide to Civil Practice with Forms & Practice Aids (2008)

• Appellate Division Fourth Department Civil Appellate Motion Practice Aids

• Appellate Division Fourth Department Criminal Appellate Motion Practice Aids

• Appellate Division Fourth Department Guidelines for Perfecting Appeals
  

    
ATTORNEYS

• How to Complain About Lawyers and Judges in New York City (2012) by the NYC Bar Association

• How to Become a Judge (2012) by the NYC Bar Association
  

• Pro Bono Requirements for New York State Attorneys
  

BANKRUPTCY

• Personal Bankruptcy: Is It Right For You? (2013) by the NYC Bar Association
  

BUILDING CODES

• New York City Construction Codes: The New York City Construction Codes consist of the Building Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code, Fuel and Gas Code, Electrical Code and the Energy Conservation Code.  
  

               - NYC Construction Codes:  2014 Construction Codes;  2008 Construction Codes
               - NYC Building Code:  2014 Building Code;  2008 Building Code;  1968 Building Code
               - NYC Plumbing Code:  2014 Plumbing Code;  2008 Plumbing  Code
               - NYC Mechanical Code:  2014 Mechanical Code;  2008 Mechanical Code
               - NYC Fuel and Gas Code:  2014 Fuel and Gas Code;  2008 Fuel and Gas Code
               - NYC Electrical Code:  2011 Electrical Code;  2003, 2004 and 2007 Electrical  Codes
               - New York City Energy Conservation Code:  Energy Conservation Code Guidelines;

• Fire Code of New York City

• New York City Department of Buildings ECB Violation Reference Guide (2006): Part I - Understanding Your ECB Violation; Part II - Certification Requirements for the Top 25 Violations by the New York City Department of Buildings

• How to appeal a New York City Environmental Control Board (ECB) Decision

• New York State Codes
  

               - Building Code of New York State
               - Residential Code of New York State
               - Existing Building Code of New York State
               - Fire Code of New York State
               - Plumbing Code of New York State
               - Mechanical Code of New York State
               - Fuel Gas Code of New York State
               - Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State
               - Property Maintenance Code of New York State               

CIVIL PROCEDURE

• Motions to Dismiss in NY : A Primer on a Procedural Gatekeeper by Heath Szymczak (from Best of NYSBA, 2011)

• The Implications of Responding to Pleadings if a Motion to Dismiss is Denied by Joseph F. Castiglione (from NYSBA Bar Journal, February 2011)

• Manual for Complex Litigation, Fourth ed., by the Federal Judicial Center (2004)

• New York Court of Appeals Civil Jurisdiction and Practice Outline by the New York Court of Appeals
  

CONSUMER PROTECTION

• New York City Consumer Protection: How to Get the Help You Need as a Consumer by the NYC Bar Association
• Why All Home Improvement Contractors Need to Be Licensed: Some Useful Information for Contractors and Their Clients
• ID Theft: When Bad Things Happen To Your Good Name (2002) by the Federal Trade Commission

• Vacate Default Judgment Forms in a Consumer Debt Case for court users who do not have aa attorney - These DIY forms are provided by the NY State Unified Court System.
  

COOPERATIVES AND CONDOMINIUMS

• Mediate (Don't Litigate) Your CO-OP / CONDO Residential Dispute provided by the NYC Bar Association

• Practical Guide to Legal Issues for Co-op / Condo Managers and Board (5th ed., 2012) provided by Strook & Strook & Lavan LLP
  

CORPORATE LAW

• Forming a Corporation in New York by the Digital Media Law Project

• Forming a Business Corporation in New York by the New York State Department of State

• Corporate and Partnership Forms provided by the NYSBA

• Forming an LLC in New York by the Digital Media Law Project

• Forming a Limited Liability Company in New York by the New York State Department of State

• Limited Liability Company Filings by the New York State Department of State

• Limited Liability Companies (LLC) Forms provided by the NYSBA

• New York Corporation and Business Entity Database
  

COURTS

• Annual Reports of the Chief Administrator of the Courts [includes court statistics] (New York State)  (1997-present) by the NY State Unified Court System

• Court Fee Waiver (Poor Person's Relief) Forms provided by the NY State Unified Court System

• Court Guides (general information about New York State Courts, by county) provided by the NY State Court System

• Court of Appeals Annual Reports [includes statistics and year in review describing important decisions] (New York State) (1998-present) provided by the New York Court of Appeals

• Court Specific Forms provided by the NY State Unified Court System

• New York State Courts: An Introductory Guide by The New York State Unified Court System

• State of the Judiciary Addresses (New York State) (1998-present) provided by the NY Unified Court System
  

CRIMINAL  LAW  &  CRIMINAL  PROCEDURE

• New York Criminal Jury Instructions, 2d (CJI)

• Criminal Trial Advocacy, 8th ed., 1999

• Defendant's Guide to Criminal Appeals, Review and Parole in New York by Bruce R. Bryan (2005)

• Jailhouse Lawyer's Manual by Columbia Human Rights Law Review

• From Arrest to Appeal: A Guide to Criminal Cases in the New York State Courts by The Fund for Modern Courts (2005)

• New York State Criminal Justice Handbook by the NYC Bar Association

• Complete Search Warrant, Annotated (New York State) Consolidated Edition by Albert M. Rosenblatt  (2004) provided by the NY State Unified Court System

• New York City Arraignment Guide by Don Murray (2006)

• Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence, 3d  (2011)

• New York State Inmate Lookup

• Federal Inmate Lookup

• Guide to Case Names Frequently Used in New York Criminal Practice

• Sex Offender Registration Act (New York State)

• Sex  Offender Registration Act - Risk Assessment Guidelines and Commentary (2006) 

• Sex Offender Registration Act Settlement (2004)

• New York State Probation Sex Offender Management Practitioner Guidance (2009)

• New York State Probation Juvenile Sex Offender Management Practitioner Guidance (2010)

• Dutchess County Sex Offender Management Procedure and Resource Guide (2006)

• Lawyer's Manual on Domestic Violence: Representing the Victim, 5th edition, 2006

• Taking Action Against Abuse: A Guide to the Courts for Victims of Domestic Violence in New York State by The Fund for Modern Courts (1998)

• Lawyer's Manual on Human Trafficking: Pursuing Justice for Victims (2013)

• New York State Court of Appeals Criminal Leave Application Practice Outline Prepared by the Clerks's office of the New York State Court of Appeals (2011)

• Interim Reports of the State of New York Temporary Commission on Revision of the Penal Law and Criminal Code (Bartlett Commission Reports):  First 1962;  Second 1963;  Third 1964;  Fourth 1965,  Fifth 1966;  Sixth 1967;  Seventh 1968;  Full-text search of the Reports and other related documents

• Full-text search of the Records of the Temporary Commission on Revision of Penal Laws and Criminal Code (1961-1970)  (The Records consist of the Commissions Reports and other related documents)

• Staff Comments on the Proposed Penal Law (New York State) (1964)

• Staff Comments on the Proposed New York Criminal Procedure Law (1967)

• Criminal Court Forms provided by the NY State Unified Court System

• Criminal Law Forms provided by the NYSBA
  

DEBT COLLECTION

• Debt Collection Forms provided by the NYSBA
  

DISABILITY LAW

• Disability Housing Rights and Building Codes of New York by the NYC Bar Association

• Rights of Workers Dealing with Serious Health Conditions, Illnesses or Disabilities in the State of New York (2012) by the NYC Bar Association
  

DISCOVERY

• Manual for State Trial Courts Regarding Electronic Discovery Cost-Allocation (2009) by the NYC Bar Association
  

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

• Domestic Violence Bench Manual (2002) provided by the NY State Unified Court System    

• Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Sexual Assault Resources in New York City (2011)  by the NYC Bar Association

• Domestic Violence Forms for all Courts Issuing Orders of Protection (Criminal, Supreme Court Matrimonial, IDV and Family Court Jurisdiction) provided by the NY State Unified Court System

• Lawyer's Manual on Domestic Violence: Representing the Victim, 5th edition, 2006

• Taking Action Against Abuse: A Guide to the Courts for Victims of Domestic Violence in New York State by The Fund for Modern Courts (1998)
  

ELECTRONIC DISCOVERY

• Manual for State Trial Courts Regarding Electronic Discovery Cost-Allocation (2009) by the NYC Bar Association
  

ELDER LAW

• Elder Law Forms provided by the NYSBA

• Health Care Proxy Form provided by the New York State Department of Health

• Living Will Form provided by the NYSBA

• Planning Your Health Care in Advance: How to Make Your Wished Known and Honored provided by the New York State Office of the Attorney General
  

ELECTION LAW

• Judicial Campaign Conduct Brochure by the New York State Bar Association

• Board of Elections (New York State): Formal Opinions (1974-present) and Advisory Opinions (1986-present)
  

EMERGENCY PLANNING

• New York State Public Health Legal Manual: A Guide for Judges, Attorneys, and Public Health Professionals (2011) provided by the NY State Unified Court System
  

EMPLOYMENT LAW

• Employment Law Handbook for Non-Lawyers (2006) by the NYC Bar Association

• Rights of Workers Dealing with Serious Health Conditions, Illnesses or Disabilities in the State of New York (2012) by the NYC Bar Association

• Employer's Guide to Interviewing and Hiring People with Criminal Conviction Histories by the NYC Bar Association

• Do You Have a Criminal Conviction History?: A Guide to Your Employment Rights in New York by the NYC Bar Association

• Know York Rights: A Guide to NYC Employment Laws for LGBT Workers (2013) by the NYC Bar Association

• Flier Alerting New Mothers that Federal and State Law Provides them with the Right to Pump Breast Milk at Work by the NYC  Bar Association
  

ENFORCEMENT OF JUDGMENTS

• Money Judgment Enforcement Forms provided by the NYSBA
  

ESTATE PLANNING

• Estate Planning and Will Drafting Forms provided by the NYSBA

• Will Drafting Forms provided by the NYSBA

• What is an Executor? by the NYC Bar Association
  

ETHICS  AND  PROFESSIONAL  RESPONSIBILITY

• New York Rules of Professional Conduct (effective April 1, 2009) (official version) 

• New York Rules of Professional Conduct (unofficial version with comments, preamble and scope from the New York State Bar Association)

• [Old code] New York Code of Professional Responsibility (effective through March 31, 2009)

• Chart comparing the New York Rules of Professional Conduct to the former New York Code of Professional Responsibility by Roy Simon

• Attorney Client Fee Dispute Resolution Program Forms provided by the NY State Unified Court System

• Statement of Client Rights

• Statement of Client Responsibilities

• Sample Letter of Engagement

• Standards of Civility of the New York State Unified Court System (1997)

• New York State Court System's Attorney-Client Fee Dispute Resolution Program

• New York State Bar Association Ethics Opinions

• New York State Joint Commission on Public Ethics Advisory Opinions

• New York City Bar Association Committee on Professional and Judicial Ethics Opinions

• New York Court Rules Governing Judicial Conduct

• New York State Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics (contains ethics opinions)

• New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct Decisions

• State Administrative Law Judges' Model Code of Conduct

• Judicial Campaign Conduct Brochure by the New York State Bar Association

• American Medical Association Code of Medical Ethics

• Ambulance Chasing Report by Justice Isodor Wasservogel (1928)

• Contingent Fees Report by Justice Isodor Wasservogel (1955)
  

• Committee to Examine Lawyer Conduct in Matrimonial Actions Report  (New York State)  May 4, 1993
  
• New York Legal Ethics Reporter

EVIDENCE

• Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence, 3d  (2011)
  

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

• New York City Department of Buildings ECB Violation Reference Guide (2006): Part I - Understanding Your ECB Violation; Part II - Certification Requirements for the Top 25 Violations by the New York City Department of Buildings

• How to appeal a New York City Environmental Control Board (ECB) Decision
  

FAMILY  LAW

• Family Trial Advocacy, 2001

• A Guide to the New York State Family Court by The Find for Modern Courts (2005)

• The Ultimate Matrimonial Motion Practice Primer by Joel R. Brandes and Bari B. Brandes, 15 Touro L. Rev. 177 (1998)

• Termination of Parental Rights: A Handbook for Proceedings in the New York Family Court of the State of New York by Ronald E. Cohen (1981)

• Lawyer's Manual on Domestic Violence: Representing the Victim, 5th edition, 2006

• Introductory Guide to New York City Family Court (2012) by the NYC Bar Association

• Committee to Examine Lawyer Conduct in Matrimonial Actions Report  (New York State)  May 4, 1993

• Parents Receiving Public Assistance in New York City: Your Rights to Child Care (2003) by the NYC Bar Association

• Child Support: Questions and Answers (2002) by the NYC Bar Association

• Child Support Forms for court users who do not have an attorney - These DIY forms are provided by the NY State Unified Court System

• Child Support Forms provided by the NY State Unified Court System

• Custody and Visitation Forms for court users who do not have an attorney - These DIY forms are provided by the NY State Unified Court System.

• Custody and Visitation Forms provided by the NY State Unified Court System

• Family Court Forms provided by the NY State Unified Court System

• Paternity Forms for court users who do not have an attorney - These DIY forms are provided by the NY State Unified Court System.

• Paternity Forms provided by the NY State Unified Court System
  

FEDERAL PRACTICE

• Guide to Mediation in the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York provided by the NYC Bar Association (2006)
  

GUARDIANSHIP

• Guardianship Forms for court users who do not have an attorney - These DIY forms are provided by the NY State Unified Court System   

• Guardianship Forms provided by the NYSBA
  

HOUSING LAW

• Tenant's Guide to the New York City Housing Court (2006) by the NYC Bar Association

• Disability Housing Rights and Building Codes of New York by the NYC Bar Association

• Housing for Small Property Owners Forms for court users who do not have an attorney - These DIY forms are provided by the NY State Unified Court System

• Housing for Tenants Forms for court users who do not have an attorney - These DIY forms are provided by the NY State Unified Court System

• New York City Department of Buildings ECB Violation Reference Guide (2006): Part I - Understanding Your ECB Violation; Part II - Certification Requirements for the Top 25 Violations by the New York City Department of Buildings

• How to appeal a New York City Environmental Control Board (ECB) Decision
  

IMMIGRATION LAW

• Lawyer's Manual on Human Trafficking: Pursuing Justice for Victims (2013)
  

INSURANCE LAW

• Digest of Insurance Law : New York by A.M. Best Company, Inc.

• Understanding Reinsurance (chapter 40 of New Appleman Insurance Law Practice Guide) by David M. Raim and Joy L. Langford (2007)

• Reinsurance Litigation: A Primer by Charles F. Corcoran III (16 Western New England Law Revie 41 (1994))

• New York Automobile Insurance Plan Manual
  

JUDGES

• How to Become a Judge (2012) by the NYC Bar Association
  
• How to Complain About Lawyers and Judges in New York City (2012) by the NYC Bar Association
  

LANDLORD AND TENANT LAW

• Tenant's Guide to the New York City Housing Court (2006) by the NYC Bar Association

• How to Prepare For a Landlord-Tenant Trial (2006) provided by the Civil Court of the City of New York

• Amended Hotel Code of the Metropolitan Hotel Industry Stabilization Association (July 26, 1983)

• Housing for Small Property Owners Forms for court users who do not have an attorney - These DIY forms are provided by the NY State Unified Court System

• Housing for Tenants Forms for court users who do not have an attorney - These DIY forms are provided by the NY State Unified Court System.
  

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY INFORMATION

• Bill Jackets - New York State (1995 - present) - Chapter number and year are needed to locate bill jackets)

• Session Laws (New York State) (1995-present) - Select year and click on "Chapters"

• Interim Reports of the State of New York Temporary Commission on Revision of the Penal Law and Criminal Code (Bartlett Commission Reports):  First 1962;  Second 1963;  Third 1964;  Fourth 1965,  Fifth 1966;  Sixth 1967;  Seventh 1968;  Full-text search of the Reports and other related documents

• Full-text search of the Records of the Temporary Commission on Revision of Penal Laws and Criminal Code (1961-1970)  (The Records consist of the Commissions Reports and other related documents)

• Staff Comments on the Proposed Penal Law (New York State) (1964)

• Staff Comments on the Proposed New York Criminal Procedure Law (1967)

• Proposed Penal Law of New York, 64 Columbia Law Review 1469 (1964) - provided by JSTOR

• Preliminary Reports of the Advisory Committee on Practice and Procedure (New York State):  First 2/1/1957;  Second 2/15/1958;  Third 3/1/1959;  Fourth 1/2/1960;  Fifth 3/22/1961;  Sixth 1962;  Final Report 1/4/1961

• Constitutional History of New York from the Beginning of the Colonial Period to the Year 1905, Showing the Origin, Development, and Judicial Construction of the Constitution in Five Volumes, by Charles Z. Lincoln (1894-1905)

• New York State Constitutional Convention [of 1938] Committee Reports (Poletti Report)

• New York State Constitutional Convention of 1967 Documents
  

LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES

• Forming an LLC in New York by the Digital Media Law Project

• Forming a Limited Liability Company in New York by the New York State Department of State

• Limited Liability Company Filings by the New York State Department of State

• Limited Liability Companies (LLC) Forms provided by the NYSBA

• New York Corporation and Business Entity Database
  

MATRIMONIAL LAW

• Matrimonial Law Forms provided by the NYSBA

• Divorce Forms provided by the NY State Unified Court System

• Divorce Forms (Uncontested) for court users who do not have an attorney - These DIY forms are provided by the NY State Unified Court System
  

MENTAL HEALTH LAW

• Directory of Mental Health Professionals by the Appellate Division, First and Second Departments                    
  

MORTGAGE FORCLOSURES

• Mortgage Foreclosure Forms provided by the NYSBA
  

MORTGAGES

• Mortgages Forms provided by the NYSBA
  

MOTION PRACTICE

• The Implications of Responding to Pleadings if a Motion to Dismiss is Denied by Joseph F. Castiglione (from NYSBA Bar Journal, February 2011)

• Motions to Dismiss in NY : A Primer on a Procedural Gatekeeper by Heath Szymczak (from Best of NYSBA, 2011)

• The Ultimate Matrimonial Motion Practice Primer by Joel R. Brandes and Bari B. Brandes, 15 Touro L. Rev. 177 (1998)
  

NAME CHANGE

• Name Change Forms and Requirements provided by the NY State Unified Court System 

• Name Change Forms for court users who do not have an attorney - These DIY forms are provided by the NY State Unified Court System
  

NEIGHBOR LAW

• Ultimate Guide to Dealing with your NYC Neighbors by Hana R. Alberts from ny.curbed.com

• Guide to New York City's Noise Code by NYC Department of Environmental Protection
  

NOISE

• Guide to New York City's Noise Code by NYC Department of Environmental Protection
  

 
NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS

• Forming a Nonprofit Corporation in New York by the Digital Media Law Project

• Not-for-Profit Incorporation Guide by the New York State Department of State

• Things you Gotta' Do to Start a Nonprofit Organization by the Nonprofit Coordinating Committee of New York

• Procedures for Forming and Changing Not-For-Profit Corporations in New York State by the Charities Bureau of the New York State Department of Law

• New York Corporation and Business Entity Database
  

PARKING TICKETS

• Got Tickets? Your Guide to Parking Ticket Hearings (2012) by the Adjudication Division of the New York City Department of Finance
• Parking Ticket Strategies in New York City: How to challenge a New York City parking ticket, get the ticket price significantly reduced and how to retrieve your car from the pound provided by New York Show Tickets
• Step-by-Step Guide to Fighting a New York City Parking Ticket by Larry Berezin
• Common Mistakes in Fighting a NYC Fire Hydrant Parking Violation & How to Fix Them by Larry Berlin
• Don't Park at a Muni Meter Until You Read This by Larry Berezin
• Essential Guide to Beating Double Parking Tickets by Larry Berezin
• Visitor's Guide to Beating a NYC Parking Ticket by Larry Berezin
  

PARTNERSHIP LAW

• Corporate and Partnership Forms provided by the NYSBA
  

PERSONAL INJURY LAW

• Personal Injury Forms for Representing the Plaintiff in New York provided by the NYSBA
  

POWER OF ATTORNEY

• Power of Attorney Forms provided by the NYSBA
  

PROBATE

• Probate and Administration of Decedent's Estate Forms provided by the NYSBA
  

• Probate Forms provided by the NY State Unified Court System
  

PUBLIC HEALTH

• New York State Public Health Legal Manual: A Guide for Judges, Attorneys, and Public Health Professionals (2011) provided by the NY State Unified Court System
  

REAL PROPERTY LAW

• Commercial Real Estate Forms provided by the NYSBA
• Mechanic's Liens Forms provided by the NYSBA
• Mediate (Don't Litigate) Your CO-OP / CONDO Residential Dispute provided by the NYC Bar Association
• Practical Guide to Legal Issues for Co-op / Condo Managers and Board (5th ed., 2012) provided by Strook & Strook & Lavan LLP
• Real Estate Forms provided by the New York City Bar Association
• Real Estate Transactions - Residential Property Forms provided by the NYSBA
  

REFERENCE

• Advanced Judicial Opinion Writing: A Handbook for New York State Trial and Appellate Courts (N.Y. State Judicial Institute, 7.4 ed. 2004) by Gerald Lebovitz
• Dictionary from Vocabulary.com - This is our favorite free online general dictionary

• Glossary of Legal Terms from the New York State Unified Court System

• Green Book: Official Directory of the City of New York
• Judgepedia: an interactive encyclopedia of courts and judges

• Legal Dictionary from The Free Dictionary
• Wex Legal Dictionary and Encyclopedia from the Legal Information Institute

• WorldCat: Use WorldCat to find libraries which have copies of books you are looking for.
  

SECURITIES REGULATION

• Legal Representation in Securities Disputes: Answers to Questions Most Often Asked by Investors (2003) by the NYC Bar Association
  

SEARCH WARRANTS

• Complete Search Warrant, Annotated (New York State) Consolidated Edition by Albert M. Rosenblatt  (2004) provided by the NY State Unified Court System
  

SMALL CLAIMS COURT

• Small Claims Court Guide [for New York City] (2011) by the NYC Bar Association

• Small Claims Court Guide for New York State by the Rural Law Center of New York

• Small Claims Forms provided by the NY State Unified Court System

• Resolving Your Case Through Mediation in the Civil Court of the City of New York (2006) provided by the NYS Unified Court System

• Your Guide to Small Claims & Commercial Small Claims in New York City, Nassau County, and Suffolk County (2011) provided by the New York State Unified Court System
  

SURROGATE'S COURT

• Surrogate's Court Forms provided by the NY State Unified Court System, including Probate Forms and Adoption Forms
  

TRADEMARK LAW

• 21st Century Trademark Basics by the NYC Bar Association
  

WILLS

• Estate Planning and Will Drafting Forms provided by the NYSBA
• Will Drafting Forms provided by the NYSBA
  

WORKERS' COMPENSATION

• Guide to Common Workers' Compensation Terms (New York State)
• Guide to Workers' Compensation in New York by the NYC Bar Association
  

ZONING LAW and LAND USE

• New York City Zoning Resolution
• New York City Zoning Handbook
• Zoning and Land Use Forms provided by the NYSBA
• CityLand - A free online newsletter providing in-depth coverage of land use applications undergoing public review in New York City